John Gray, born on April 17, 1948, is an English political philosopher known for his work in analytical philosophy and intellectual history. He retired from his position as a professor of European Thought at the London School of Economics in 2008. Gray regularly contributes to The Guardian and the literary supplement of The Times, and serves as a principal book reviewer for the New Statesman. He views himself as an atheist and has authored influential works critiquing capitalism and philosophical humanism.
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Your next birthday is 301 days away.
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Time Zone - Europe/London (1:0 E)
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Meaning of the name - John
God is gracious
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John N. Gray belongs to the Baby Boomers group.
Place of Birth: South Shields
Educated At: Exeter College
Occupation: philosopher | university teacher | political scientist | writer
Employers: University of Essex | London School of Economics and Political Science | Harvard University
Astrology Analysis
Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.

Ephemeris for April 17, 1948
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on April 17, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for April 17, 2025 |
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Sun | 27 Aries 20 | 27 Aries 41 | 11 Cancer 24 |
Moon | 5 Leo 53 | 16 Sagittarius 6 | 26 Taurus 6 |
Mercury | 14 Aries 53 | 0 Aries 51 | 28 Gemini 28 |
Venus | 12 Gemini 58 | 25 Pisces 1 | 27 Gemini 48 |
Mars | 20 Leo 6 | 29 Cancer 42 | 22 Virgo 13 |
Jupiter | 28 Sagittarius 49 | 18 Gemini 46 | 21 Sagittarius 42 |
Saturn | 16 Leo 15 | 26 Pisces 19 | 20 Leo 55 |
Uranus | 23 Gemini 7 | 25 Taurus 35 | 27 Gemini 16 |
Neptune | 11 Libra 11 | 0 Aries 39 | 10 Libra 15 |
Pluto | 12 Leo 33 | 3 Aquarius 44 | 13 Leo 33 |
Rahu | 15 Taurus 7 | 25 Pisces 51 | 11 Taurus 3 |
Ketu | 15 Scorpio 7 | 25 Virgo 51 | 11 Scorpio 3 |
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Astrology Transits Analysis for Year 2025
Note: Multiple transits occurring in close proximity often signify a major event in a person's life.John N. Gray's 2025 Transits to Natal Planets
- Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 01 January, 2025 - Saturn sextile Rahu
Exact: 11 January, 2025 - Jupiter conjunction Venus
Exact: 12 March, 2025 - Mars conjunction Moon
Exact: 01 May, 2025 - Mars square Ketu
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 21 May, 2025 - Mars conjunction Mars
Exact: 31 May, 2025 - Jupiter opposition Jupiter
Exact: 10 June, 2025 - Jupiter trine Ketu
Exact: 19 August, 2025 - Mars opposition Mercury
Exact: 29 August, 2025 - Saturn square Jupiter
Exact: 08 September, 2025 - Mars opposition Sun
Exact: 18 September, 2025